The popularity of GOG’s DRM-free catalogue has created a niche for a new wave of what you might call parasitic piracy. A fresh contender, GOG-unlocked, is gaining traction by promising free, “preinstalled” versions of games—particularly the retro classics the community loves. But is GOG-unlocked safe to use? Quick answer: no,Read More →
A new technical analysis of the recently released Analogue 3D has raised questions about some of the system’s marketing claims, with early testing suggesting differences in timing and compatibility compared to original Nintendo 64 hardware. The discussion comes at a time when a big-hitting alternative, the ModRetro M64, is alsoRead More →
When Google officially pulled the plug on Stadia in January 2023, the cloud gaming dream was over (and speaking as an early adopter… DAMN). But for many players, the real concern wasn’t the service — it was the chunky, surprisingly excellent Stadia controller sitting on the shelf. Thankfully, Google threwRead More →
A new video has surfaced for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and this eye-catching, big-budget reimagining of Lara Croft’s 1996 debut really does look amazing. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, it transforms the angular, lonely world of the original Tomb Raider into something glossy, cinematic, and unmistakably modern. But whileRead More →
Anbernic has dropped the launch video for the RG 477V, and honestly? I wasn’t expecting to be impressed. After all, the “vertical handheld” space is usually where manufacturers stash their quirky experiments — cute, nostalgic, sometimes brilliant, often compromised. It’s where dreams of Game Boy-shaped emulation machines go to liveRead More →
The Nintendo 64 has always deserved better than muddy composite video and that goddamn controller that looks far better than it feels. So when Analogue announced the 3D — a premium, FPGA-powered reboot of the console — many of us expected it to finally deliver the definitive modern N64 experience.Read More →
Somehow this one slipped past me, but I’ve just discovered The Codemasters Archive, and I’ve been glued to it ever since. If you spent your childhood hopping between Dizzy, BMX Simulator, and a dozen flavours of Micro Machines, prepare to lose your evening. Even better: the whole thing has officialRead More →
The new Steam Machine has finally been confirmed by Valve, after much speculation. But will this “living room Steam Deck” be a good option for retro gamers? It was back in 2014 when I first felt that the idea of a Steam-based gaming PC was something I could get onRead More →
Video games have glorified war, but there is one exception that doesn’t get the credit it really deserves… It is Armistice Day here in the UK, a day in which services take place across the country to remember the sacrifices of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and other service personnel in wars,Read More →
